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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently relocated 102 tonnes of gold from the Bank of England’s vaults to secure facilities within India, underscoring a strategic move to retain valuable assets closer to home amidst rising global uncertainties. This latest transfer brings the total amount of gold repatriated by India since September 2022 to […]
A five-year-old girl was killed after allegedly being struck with an iron table by her father in the Vastral area of Ahmedabad on Tuesday. The incident took place during a violent altercation between the child’s parents, according to police. The girl was conceived through IVF after her parents had waited 15 years for a child. […]
Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister David Morrison has confirmed a report that Canada is accusing a cabinet minister and close associate of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of directing intelligence-gathering operations on Canadians. As per media reports, Union Home Minister Amit Shah was accused by Canadian officials of orchestrating a campaign of violence and intimidation against Sikh […]
Gujarat Congress leader Paresh Dhanani, who has been actively campaigning in Maharashtra ahead of the 20 November elections, was rushed to Shreeji Hospital in Nashik after suffering a heart attack. Dhanani underwent an emergency angioplasty procedure and is currently reported to be in stable condition. The Gujarat Congress shared an update via social media, stating, […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Gujarat on 30-31 October, where he will take part in Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations and launch a series of development initiatives valued at over Rs 280 crore. On October 30, the Prime Minister will travel to Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, where at around 5:30 pm, he will inaugurate […]
The Supreme Court has ruled that Aadhaar cannot be accepted as proof of age, specifying that other official documents, such as School Leaving Certificates, should be used instead. The decision, issued on Thursday, has sparked questions around Aadhaar’s intended purpose as a “universal identity infrastructure,” as promoted by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). […]
In India, one in five of the patients are under the age of 40, as per the experts. Recently, a 34-year-old financial analyst Jayraj Jadeja (name changed) suddenly experienced facial drooping, his family acted swiftly, rushing him to hospital where he was diagnosed with a stroke. Thanks to prompt medical intervention, he avoided severe complications. […]
Natarani’s six-day theatre festival, Six and The City, ended with a lively performance of the play Love & Lavani on Sunday. Though all the songs in the 130-minute play are Marathi, the sentiment behind them are not hard to understand and the Ahmedabadi audience was thoroughly engaged by the performance. Egged on by the performers, they whistled, hooted, clapped […]
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in Gujarat has apprehended three suspects, including one woman, at the Adalaj Toll Plaza in Gandhinagar after seizing 10 kgs of charas in their vehicle. The trio, identified as Bashir Ahmed, Mohammed Mohsin and Suraiyabanu, was travelling from Rajasthan to Ahmedabad when intercepted by the NCB. The operation began when […]
In 2019, the World Economic Forum ranked India mid-table – 68th out of 141 – in terms of competitiveness, based on its Global Competitiveness Index. This ranking was partly due to a major innovation deficit. Although from an innovation point of view, India ranks 35th, this is largely due to the performance of the services sector. […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday stated that the world is now paying greater attention and giving more serious consideration to India, with widespread discussions on the nation’s potential. He made these remarks while addressing a gathering after inaugurating and laying foundation stones for development projects in Gujarat’s Amreli valued at over Rs 4,800 crore. […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez have jointly inaugurated India’s inaugural private military transport aircraft production plant in Vadodara, Gujarat. This facility marks India’s first final assembly line in the private aviation sector which will produce aircraft ready for deployment. Situated at the Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) campus, this facility […]
The Indian Institute of Management Alumni Association Ahmedabad Chapter (IIMAAAAC) held an event aimed at fostering physical and mental wellness, addressing the decline in curiosity and movement due to technological advancements. The event featured a live session on Chair Yoga, led by Dr. Mahek Kothari, a trained yoga instructor and professional physiotherapist. Designed for participants […]
A farmer in Rajkot district has died by suicide amid financial hardship, police reported on Saturday. The man, identified as Jesingbhai Makwana, 45, was a resident of Sardhar village, located approximately 30 kilometres from Rajkot city. Aji Dam police have registered the case as an accidental death. Makwana’s family stated that he had been troubled […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez jointly inaugurated an aircraft manufacturing facility in Gujarat’s Vadodara on Monday, which will partner with Spain’s Airbus to develop fighter jets. Addressing the event, PM Modi stated that the aircraft manufacturing facility would boost defence capabilities and strengthen ties between India and Spain. “From today, […]
In celebration of its 100th anniversary, the Ahmedabad District Co-operative Bank Limited (ADC Bank) has announced rollout of 700 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives across 700 villages within its operational region. The centenary event took place on Sunday at Rajpath Club, Ahmedabad, where Chairman Ajay Patel highlighted the bank’s milestone achievements, including a business volume […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Spanish counterpart, Pedro Sanchez, will inaugurate the Tata-Airbus facility in Vadodara, Gujarat, on Monday. This facility is set to manufacture C-295 tactical military airlift aircraft as part of a significant partnership. Under the contract signed in 2021 worth Rs 21,935 crore, a total of 56 C-295 aircraft will be […]
The Sri Lankan Navy on Sunday arrested 12 Indian fishermen and seized their trawler for allegedly engaging in poaching within its territorial waters. With the most recent arrest, the total number of Indian nationals detained by the island nation in similar incidents this year has increased to 462. According to a press release from the […]
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has stated that the recent breakthrough agreement with China on patrolling along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) does not imply that all issues between the two nations have been resolved; however, the disengagement allows further steps to be considered. Speaking at an event on Saturday, Jaishankar said, “The […]
The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Gujarat Police has arrested an individual named Pankaj Kotiya from Porbandar on suspicion of sharing sensitive information with a Pakistani contact. The accused, identified as Pankaj Kotiya, reportedly gathered intelligence on coastal security operations, including the Indian Coast Guard, and relayed details regarding their deployment, positioning and other classified information […]
